What about a throw that might have hit the ground in the last minute?

 

It was a catch.

 

Easily could have had some PI on that last one. Like I said, the traditional powers with more to lose will get calls (or the no calls) when they need them. It's not the difference in this game, but it didn't hurt Bama either.

 

Absolutely was not PI

Great win for Alabama, but I still don't think they win out. I think Auburn beats them.

 

I think they will likely beat Auburn but have a feeling they will be 0-2 against the magnolia state. I think the Bulldogs win even with their last two games not being so great. The way this season has went, I wouldn't be surprised.

The SEC West Champ (regardless of what happens in Atlanta) is in.

Here is what the top teams (1 loss or less) have in front of them...Not including Conf Championship games which can/will further complicate things.

AP Poll Used

1 Miss St (9-0) - @Bama, Vandy, @Ole Miss

2 Florida St (9-0) - @Miami, Boston College, Florida

3 Alabama (8-1) - Miss St., Western Carolina, Auburn

4 Oregon (9-1) - Colorado, @Oregon St

5 TCU (8-1) - @Kansas, @Texas, Iowa St

6 Baylor (8-1) - Oklahoma St, @ Texas Tech, Kansas St.

7 Ohio St. (8-1) - @Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan

8 Arizona St (8-1) - @Oregon St, Wash St, @Arizona

11 Nebraska (8-1) - @Wisconsin, Minn, @Iowa

19 Duke (8-1) - Va Tech, North Carolina, Wake Forest

 

I think every team listed above has a shot at the final four

I wouldn't be shocked if Miss St lost 2 of 3 or won out...IMO either could happen equally so.

 

Florida St, will take care of business and will smack Duke around in ACC Championship game...if they lost to Duke IMO they wouldn't make it.

 

Alabama, may not have enough offense to beat Miss St or Auburn...could lose both...if they win those they are in.

 

Oregon or Arizona St Conf Championship Game winner will get in, the other will be left out

 

TCU has the easier schedule here out so I give them the edge over Baylor who I think will lose again.

 

Ohio St...win out and I think they may be in...(I hated typing that :lol2:) but I think that's the way it plays out when you look at everything.

 

Nebraska, if they win out AND Beat OSU in Big 10 Title game, they would deserve a look...only loss would be to Mich St.

 

Duke, if they win out AND beat Florida St in ACC Championship, I'll Riot in FERGUSON (KY) if they didn't get in!

 

I think it will be

Florida St. Alabama, Pac Winner and either Ohio St or TCU

I wouldn't be shocked if Miss St lost 2 of 3 or won out...IMO either could happen equally so.

 

Florida St, will take care of business and will smack Duke around in ACC Championship game...if they lost to Duke IMO they wouldn't make it.

 

Alabama, may not have enough offense to beat Miss St or Auburn...could lose both...if they win those they are in.

 

Oregon or Arizona St Conf Championship Game winner will get in, the other will be left out

 

TCU has the easier schedule here out so I give them the edge over Baylor who I think will lose again.

 

Ohio St...win out and I think they may be in...(I hated typing that :lol2:) but I think that's the way it plays out when you look at everything.

 

Nebraska, if they win out AND Beat OSU in Big 10 Title game, they would deserve a look...only loss would be to Mich St.

 

Duke, if they win out AND beat Florida St in ACC Championship, I'll Riot in FERGUSON (KY) if they didn't get in!

 

I think it will be

Florida St. Alabama, Pac Winner and either Ohio St or TCU

 

 

FSU won't lose to Duke if they play, I all but guarantee it. I'm a bit more worried about Florida now, though not petrified. It appears that Miami will be their biggest obstacle left, and FSU has only opened as a 2.5 point favorite. According to the F/+ computer metrics (which for the record I don't actually fully believe in - they still have Auburn 2nd or 3rd) Miami is actually the favorite in this one.

What a weekend. No way no how does an SEC team not get in, as long as a team from the West wins the championship game. I think that's going to be Alabama, but I think I am doing like everyone else and giving them the grandfather benefit of the doubt. They really haven't beat anyone, two best wins are LSU and West Virginia, two three loss teams now. I can't see FSU losing a game, they just find a way to win. TCU, IMO punched their ticket. Texas is better, but still not ready to beat the Frogs. So, it looks like this to me for F4

 

1) SEC West winner, either Miss St or Bama. Auburn is done, no shot.

2) FSU

3) TCU

4) Winner of Arizona State and Oregon in P12 champ game

 

I think if they win out, OSU finishes at 5 as long as team above win play out as posted, can't see them jumping any of those. If not, they have a legit shot with Ws over Minnesota and Nebraska in title game :puke:

 

Baylor will be on outside looking in, that WVU loss will haunt them even though they beat TCU heads up.

 

Don't think Miss St can rebound, and will cause the most controversy. I am picking Bama to beat them, and thus advance to SEC Champ game after they beat Auburn.

IF ASU or Oregon slips up prior to championship and then win championship...that would be two losses for PAC champ leaving a chance for OSU

ASU AT Arizona the last weekend of the year will be no picnic for ASU.

ASU AT Arizona the last weekend of the year will be no picnic for ASU.

 

Arizona is garbage. Saw UTSA take them to the wire in the Alamodome. We're talking about a team that's been D1 for a handful of years now.

 

When Arizona beat Oregon, Oregon had a ton of injuries up front on their lines, but they've supposedly been a different team since they've had some of those guys back.

 

Maybe just because it's a rivalry game, but that's about all I'd give Arizona.

The TCU at Texas game could be interesting too. I know Texas is down this year but they did just beat WV. Texas would love nothing more than ruining TCU's season at this point.

My 4 teams:

 

1. Mississippi State

2. Oregon

3. TCU

4. Alabama

Arizona is garbage. Saw UTSA take them to the wire in the Alamodome. We're talking about a team that's been D1 for a handful of years now.

 

When Arizona beat Oregon, Oregon had a ton of injuries up front on their lines, but they've supposedly been a different team since they've had some of those guys back.

 

Maybe just because it's a rivalry game, but that's about all I'd give Arizona.

 

So a 7-2 team in one of the top conferences in the country that beat Oregon AT Oregon is garbage? I guess your definition of garbage is different than mine. I know Oregon was beat up for that game but Oregon is not the only team to have injuries this season. Oregon is still a very tough place to play and their best player, Mariotta played. I will say it again, this game will not be a picnic for ASU. My guess is neither team will be favored by more than a touchdown. Big rivalry game too and it is at AZ.

So a 7-2 team in one of the top conferences in the country that beat Oregon AT Oregon is garbage? I guess your definition of garbage is different than mine. I know Oregon was beat up for that game but Oregon is not the only team to have injuries this season. Oregon is still a very tough place to play and their best player, Mariotta played. I will say it again, this game will not be a picnic for ASU. My guess is neither team will be favored by more than a touchdown. Big rivalry game too and it is at AZ.

 

That's fine. I'm just saying that as someone who has seen Arizona and Kentucky in person, Kentucky would beat Arizona on a neutral field if you put a gun to my head and make me pick. I'll reserve hope on Arizona beating Arizona State. The only thing they have going for them is that it's a rivalry game. I think that it basically made Arizona's year when they beat Oregon and that it was their one shot.

ASU AT Arizona the last weekend of the year will be no picnic for ASU.

 

I agree and think the Wildcats will probably win.